As Spain basks in the glory of their World Cup win in the streets of Madrid and Argentina comes to terms with being dethroned, the curtain has officially fallen on the FIFA World Cup 2026. The historic tournament spanned three host nations across 16 venues, featuring 1,04 matches across 39 days, 1,039 players from 48 nations, and a total of 308 goals scored.
The massive scale of the tournament pushed athletic limits to new heights. Here is the complete statistical breakdown of the 2026 World Cup:
Most Goals and Assists
France and Real Madrid star forward Kylian Mbappe claimed his second Golden Boot award, scoring 10 goals across the tournament—becoming the first player to achieve the feat since West Germany’s Gerd Muller in 1970. Mbappe also became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history with 22 goals.
Top Goal Scorers & Assist Leaders:
- Kylian Mbappe (France): 10 goals, 4 assists
- Lionel Messi (Argentina): 8 goals, 4 assists
- Jude Bellingham (England): 7 goals, 1 assist
- Erling Haaland (Norway): 7 goals, 0 assists
- Ousmane Dembele (France): 6 goals, 2 assists
- Harry Kane (England): 6 goals, 2 assists
In team statistics, England and France led the attacking front with 20 goals each. France topped the team assists chart with 18, followed closely by England with 14 and Argentina with 12.
Most Saves and Clean Sheets
Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill anchored his side’s remarkable run with standout performances, including two crucial penalty shootout saves against Germany. Meanwhile, Spain’s Unai Simon secured the Golden Glove award following a stellar defensive campaign.
Top Goalkeeper Saves:
- Orlando Gill (Paraguay): 28
- Eloy Room (Curacao): 21
- Emiliano Martinez (Argentina): 20
- Gregor Kobel (Switzerland): 20
- Diogo Costa (Portugal): 20
Tournament champions Spain recorded the most clean sheets with 7, followed by France, Colombia, and Mexico with 4 each.
Discipline and Cards
On the disciplinary front, tournament finalists Argentina picked up the most yellow cards with 15, followed by Egypt with 12 and Canada with 11. Meanwhile, Qatar and South Africa recorded two red cards each over the course of the competition.
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